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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.62, 25,678.40 and 10,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.62, 25,678.40 and 10,223.94 is: 14,108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.62 : 25,678.40 = 10,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.62/25,678.40 = 10,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.62x = 25,678.40 × 10,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.62x = 262,534,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,534,420.90/18,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.97

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